Within organizations today, many decisions must be taken at different levels: strategic, operational, and administrative. Each decision produces an impact, and, in a fully digital era, well-informed decision-making is an important differentiating factor. The Role of Business Intelligence Business intelligence has become a key tool in this new era of Big Data. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Business Intelligence and Big Data: What Opportunities Are There for Sustainability?
Environmental and Social Safeguards
The top 10 Environmental and Social Safeguards Blogs of 2019
In this blog, we wanted to share with you the 10 most viewed IDB Environmental and Social Safeguards blogs of 2019. A special thanks to all of our readers and subscribers. We look forward to sharing more safeguards stories with you in … [Read more...] about The top 10 Environmental and Social Safeguards Blogs of 2019
Strengthening conservationism in developing countries: The protected area approach
Protected areas have been at the forefront of global conservation efforts. They define the boundaries of critical ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots. However, a variety of different terminologies and special regulations around the status of these areas may dilute the concept and confuse the environmental practitioner. Ultimately, it may lead to harmful interventions in … [Read more...] about Strengthening conservationism in developing countries: The protected area approach
The ten elements of a meaningful stakeholder engagement process
International development practitioners have gained valuable insights over the years. One of the most impactful realizations is the need to increase transparency and engagement in the development process. For years, senior representatives from multilateral institutions have met regularly to discuss standards and experiences to ensure consistency of approach and share good … [Read more...] about The ten elements of a meaningful stakeholder engagement process
What do big, poofy hairstyles and the ozone layer have in common?
If you were a kid or teenager in the late 1970s and 1980s you probably danced to a music video on MTV and attempted an elaborate hairstyle inspired by all the trendy music movements: from the curly and bouffant ‘dos of pop stars like Madonna and Michael Jackson to elaborate, glam rock styles worn by Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx and Slash from Gun’s n Roses. It goes without … [Read more...] about What do big, poofy hairstyles and the ozone layer have in common?